In this first episode of Tending the Shadows, Alisha Herrick interviews Dr. Aman Gohal of Water of Life Coaching. Together they explore how our ego forms adaptations and personas of a false self that require us to hide away our true self in the shadows. To uncover and integrate that potential of our true selves, we embark on Shadow Work.
Shadow Work is the doorway to the true self
Shadow Work is only effective and safe to embark on when one is truly ready
All of us form some kind of ego adaptations as a means of survival, to stay safe, and to ensure our needs are met
Shadow Work is not about fixing but instead about uncovering our unconscious patternsEntry points into Shadow Work
1:1 Therapy
1:1 Coaching
Spiritual work
Somatic work
Group work (Shadow Inquiryᵀᴹ, 12-Step)Things we discussed in the episode:
Blog: from Prisons to Prisms
Blog: Conscious Empathy
LinkedIn article: What is Shadow Work? Why does it matter in Leadership Development?
LinkedIn article: how a Star Enables System Dysfunction
The Enneagram About the guest, Dr. Aman Gohal:
Aman is passionate about uncovering the hidden patterns of individuals and systems in an effort to strengthen adaptability, resilience, and capacity. As the former Head of Executive Development at Lyft Inc., and with experience designing leadership programs at Booz Allen Hamilton, she is adept at both delivering transformational coaching and building and scaling inclusive leadership development capabilities. She has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Human Development, a M.S. in Organization Development, and a B.A. in Psychology/Women’s Studies. As an ICF certified coach with 2500+ hours, she’s proficient in a number of assessment tools, including Hogan, EQ, and Enneagram. She teaches adult/human development at the Georgetown Executive Coaching program, and has engaged in (and taught) meditation and somatic practices for 20 years.
About the host, Alisha Herrick:
Alisha is a Certified Evidence-Based coach who is passionate about helping leaders, visionaries, and change makers access greater clarity between their inner work, and systemic, sustainable change. She believes that from a place of regulated, empowered choice, truly revolutionary work is possible. You can learn more about her at alishaherrick.com